Training camp is over and the preseason has begun. Let’s take a look at 24 things we learned from the Carolina Panthers’ 2017 camp.

Offense

New guard/tackle Taylor Moton is a do-it-all rookie who shined all camp. He showed the ability to anchor down in pass protection and steam ahead to create a hole for a running back.

Daryl Williams will most-likely win the starting right tackle position, which doesn’t look to be a bad thing. He handled himself well against Jadeveon Clowney and the Texans in the first few drives.

The Panthers will keep five receivers at the least when they enter the season. Damiere Byrd was the front-runner for the fifth spot by the end of camp, and he only reinforced that notion against the Texans.

Center Tyler Larsen may have found a home in Carolina. The now-primary backup center was promoted from the practice squad last year and thrown into the fire. He has now secured control of the primary backup spot behind starter Ryan Kalil.

Christian McCaffrey appeared to be as good as the hype, which is pretty rare when a player is talked up so much. He was the star of camp, no doubt.

Cam Newton didn’t throw, but he looked more than ready to for when the time comes. He was experiencing soreness from his offseason surgery all of camp.

Ed Dickson did just enough to keep the backup tight end position, but he also benefited from a lack of push from those behind him.

Devin Funchess was the star receiver of camp, catching the majority of first team offense passes when Greg Olsen was not.

Second-round pick Curtis Samuel did not touch a team drill the entire camp due to his hamstring issues.

Fourth-string quarterback Garrett Gilbert looks like a lot more than just a camp arm. He won’t make the roster, but if he goes unsigned, look for him to be back next camp.

Chris Manhertz is one of the most athletic players on the team. If he could learn to run crisper routes and catch the ball more naturally, he would be a force to be reckoned with.

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Defense

Captain Munnerlyn inserted himself into the starting slot position, completing the trio of the Panthers secondary. He was out half of camp, but began making plays as soon as he got on the field.

Kawann Short has become the new “Big Money” of the Panthers defense, a title formerly owned by defensive end Charles Johnson. Short has been a homewrecker for the interior line, especially when paired next to Star Lotulelei.

Rookie Daeshon Hall is raw for sure, but will get better as the season progresses. At the beginning of camp he was quiet, but he began to show up in the last few days.

Efe Obada will be on the Panthers practice squad this year. He also flashed in the game against the Texans, registering a sack, two tackles (one for a loss), a pass deflection and a quarterback hit on just five snap counts.

James Bradberry has grown into a stellar cornerback, and Daryl Worley will be forced to step up because of this.

David Mayo has become the undisputed leader for the second-team defense, and shows many of Luke Kuechly’s qualities.

Jeremy Cash has made the full transition to linebacker, but will be the worst one to make the team. Jared Norris, the other second-string linebacker, is leagues ahead of him.

Mike Adams looks fantastic for 36 years old. He and Julius Peppers should both play far better than their age would suggest.

At the moment, it does not look like there is a spot on the roster for linebacker Ben Boulware. The local fan favorite has not shown anything worth keeping him around for and the position is stacked.

Zack Sanchez might make the team due to lack of experienced depth at the cornerback position, but Jeff Richards and Cole Luke could easily take his spot with good preseasons.

Special Teams

Graham Gano is leagues ahead of Harrison Butker. The rest of this competition will be a formality, at this point.

Michael Palardy vs. Andy Lee is much closer. Palardy is a talented punter that is not quite as accurate as his veteran counterpart, but he’s got a lot of power.

Christian McCaffrey will return punts this year, but Kaelin Clay has the opportunity to make the roster as a backup. The career special teamer has made plays this summer but needs to catch the ball better.